GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

1. Page 1, enrolled, line 2 of the title, after to

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a special election

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petition and referendum requirements

2. Page 1, enrolled, § 24.2-686, line 4, after case,

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and before any referendum is held on a change in form of government, there shall be a referendum to submit to the voters

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the circuit court may order a referendum under § 15.1-583 only if requested by a voter petition meeting the requirements of § 24.2-685. In such case,

3. Page 1, enrolled, § 24.2-686, line 6, after form

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shall be listed first on the ballot and be followed by those provided in § 15.1-584

4. Page 1, enrolled, § 24.2-686, line 7, after to

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seek a change in the form of government

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change its form of government to one

5. Page 1, enrolled, § 24.2-686, line 9, beginning of the line

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Approval of a majority of the qualified voters voting in such referendum shall be a condition precedent to the entry of any order requiring the holding of a referendum pursuant to § 15.1-583.

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An affirmative vote on the subsequent question or questions on the ballot shall be given effect only if a majority of those voting in the referendum have voted affirmatively on the first question to authorize such a change in the form of government.